PrecisionMachinisT wrote:


...LOL...

Appears theres quite a few blogs out there where you copied that one
from--doubtless most of em say its TRUE so it MUST be, eh???

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

--not worth my time and effort to argue over a number of carefully selected
( and out of context ) writings from the period in attempt to show that
"well regulated" didn't apply equally to government.


It's a direct cut&paste from the OED up until

The phrase "well-regulated" was in common use

which is some blogger's commentary. The 1927 OED has no
definition but just lists the usages. Perhaps the latest
version lists more. However, you should consider that this a
combination word so you have to look at 'Regulated'.

Governed by rule, properly controlled, or directed,
adjusted to some standard, etc
Also freq. in combs. as badly-, ill-, well-

Of troops: properly disciplined.